I can’t wait until I celebrate 17 years of editing AgWired. Way to go Jim.

Jim Dickrell, long-time editor of DAIRY TODAY, has been promoted to Associate Publisher. In his new position, Dickrell will work closely with Farm Journal Media Livestock Group Publisher Bill Newham in the development and execution of information products targeting the dairy industry. In addition to his new responsibilities he will continue serving as editor of DAIRY TODAY and ELITE PRODUCER magazines. Dickrell, a 17-year veteran of Farm Journal Media, was named editor of Dairy Today in 1989 and has since been the prime force in directing its success. In 2001, he was instrumental in the creation and launch of ELITE PRODUCER, a demographic insert into DAIRY TODAY.